An ex-security guard admitted she killed a Santa Ana man on New Year’s Eve and was sentenced to 11 years after a plea deal that dismissed a murder count.

An Orange County judge dismissed the indictment against Dr. Yue "Emily" Yu after finding prosecutors withheld evidence; prosecutors may still decide whether to refile. The ruling pauses the criminal case while family-court fights continue.

A $2.5M settlement announced by California's attorney general voids MV Realty's long-term listing contracts and clears liens for nearly 1,500 homeowners. State officials say restitution and lien removals will follow fast.

Hermosa Beach faces a $3.2M budget shortfall; staff presented options including short‑term rental enforcement, parking pricing and possible tax measures.

A Los Angeles judge granted summary judgment to OppFi, finding FinWise Bank — not the fintech — was the true lender and rejecting the DFPI’s 'rent‑a‑bank' argument.

A City Council motion would require regular fee studies, empower the CAO to set schedules and could ask voters to approve a charter change in November 2026.

Michelob Ultra will open a 21+ Pitchside Club at Santa Monica Pier this June with Kevin Hart and Snoop Dogg, plus DJs, a drone show and free RSVP for timed entry.

Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an unregistered agent of China and resigned as Arcadia mayor. Prosecutors say she and an associate ran a Chinese‑language site that posted pro‑PRC material at officials' direction.

A new video spotlights Mary and Robb’s Westwood Cafe — a decades-old diner where all-day breakfasts and classic comfort plates keep a neighborhood tradition alive.

Padi quietly opened on Sunset Boulevard, turning daytime coffee service into an evening wine-bar with Indonesian small plates and pandan-forward drinks.

Long Beach and Linc Housing broke ground on Thrive at Fountain, a 73‑unit affordable community in Zaferia that reserves 18 apartments for residents with disabilities.

Mostly sunny Friday with a high near 71°F. Patchy late-night fog and coastal advisories could affect boaters and early commuters.

A couple displaced by the Eaton Fire says their landlords charged nearly triple the lawful rent for temporary housing. They’ve filed suit seeking restitution and civil penalties.